We are lucky in Oregon, where there are many locally-owned running stores in towns from Ashland to Portland. We’re also lucky in that the owners of these stores aren’t content with “just” selling shoes … they consider it their privilege to offer group runs, help with races, and support youth and other cause running and racing programs. Gallagher Fitness is one of these stores. They have been in downtown Salem for 20 (!) years now…
Presenting “Races on our Radar,” a new occasional Run Oregon post sharing updates and deadlines on Oregon/SW Washington events. If you’re a race director or a reader that just wants to be sure we post details on a race you love, please email us at runoregonblog@gmail.com with you info so we can share news on registration openings, course changes, price bumps, shirt deadlines, and the like. We’ll also include links to races we think look…
The energy before the race for the highly sought after inaugural High Street Hustle event in Salem was palpable. Over 1,100 participants took to the streets of Oregon’s capitol for an event unlike any other. Arriving in Salem about 6:45 a.m., and driving through downtown to the complimentary parking garage that was available to park in, proved to display just how excited Salem was for the event – the streets were alive with participants and spectators…
